Best Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary programs in Arizona, ranked by enrollment
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary.
56 schools in Arizona run programs that feed this job, graduating 12,607 people a year. The job pays a median of $99,000 in Arizona across about 3,620 jobs (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Fields of study in Arizona that lead to this job
Grouped at the 4-digit CIP level. Numbers are graduates per year in this state.
58 programs in Arizona that lead to this job
Ranked by graduates per year in Arizona (IPEDS completions). Graduate earnings and debt are national College Scorecard figures reported at the 4-digit CIP level, so specializations within one field share a figure. Each program also links to its own Arizona page.
| # | Program | Graduates / yr | Share of pipeline | Schools | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CIP 51.0801In Arizona → | 2,331 | 18.5% | 26 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 2 | CIP 51.0904In Arizona → | 1,837 | 14.6% | 18 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 3 | CIP 51.2201In Arizona → | 872 | 6.9% | 11 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 4 | CIP 51.0601In Arizona → | 755 | 6.0% | 17 | $28,924 | $10,782 |
| 5 | CIP 51.1009In Arizona → | 543 | 4.3% | 14 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 6 | CIP 01.8301In Arizona → | 529 | 4.2% | 8 | $33,581 | $14,171 |
| 7 | CIP 51.1501In Arizona → | 507 | 4.0% | 6 | $37,335 | $22,861 |
| 8 | CIP 51.0201In Arizona → | 452 | 3.6% | 10 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 9 | CIP 51.0911In Arizona → | 452 | 3.6% | 7 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 10 | CIP 51.0805In Arizona → | 423 | 3.4% | 13 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 11 | CIP 51.3501In Arizona → | 390 | 3.1% | 10 | $20,079 | $8,792 |
| 12 | CIP 51.0908In Arizona → | 325 | 2.6% | 5 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 13 | CIP 51.1099In Arizona → | 292 | 2.3% | 1 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 14 | CIP 30.1901In Arizona → | 236 | 1.9% | 3 | $30,508 | $24,586 |
| 15 | CIP 51.0909In Arizona → | 231 | 1.8% | 9 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 16 | CIP 01.8001In Arizona → | 226 | 1.8% | 2 | — | — |
| 17 | CIP 51.0602In Arizona → | 214 | 1.7% | 7 | $28,924 | $10,782 |
| 18 | CIP 51.2001In Arizona → | 207 | 1.6% | 2 | $48,728 | $23,761 |
| 19 | CIP 51.0203In Arizona → | 183 | 1.5% | 2 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 20 | CIP 51.2308In Arizona → | 148 | 1.2% | 2 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 21 | CIP 51.0912In Arizona → | 145 | 1.2% | 2 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 22 | CIP 51.1012In Arizona → | 145 | 1.2% | 4 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 23 | CIP 51.0401In Arizona → | 142 | 1.1% | 1 | — | — |
| 24 | CIP 51.0803In Arizona → | 127 | 1.0% | 5 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 25 | CIP 51.2306In Arizona → | 106 | 0.8% | 2 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 26 | CIP 51.2010In Arizona → | 90 | 0.7% | 1 | $48,728 | $23,761 |
| 27 | CIP 51.2207In Arizona → | 86 | 0.7% | 4 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 28 | CIP 51.1004In Arizona → | 74 | 0.6% | 3 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 29 | CIP 51.0913In Arizona → | 73 | 0.6% | 5 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 30 | CIP 51.0910In Arizona → | 70 | 0.6% | 2 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 31 | CIP 51.0299In Arizona → | 63 | 0.5% | 1 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 32 | CIP 51.0902In Arizona → | 56 | 0.4% | 2 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 33 | CIP 51.0907In Arizona → | 26 | 0.2% | 2 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 34 | CIP 51.2208In Arizona → | 24 | 0.2% | 6 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 35 | CIP 51.2212In Arizona → | 21 | 0.2% | 3 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 36 | CIP 26.1007In Arizona → | 20 | 0.2% | 2 | $39,202 | $18,000 |
| 37 | CIP 51.0905In Arizona → | 18 | 0.1% | 1 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 38 | CIP 51.0903In Arizona → | 16 | 0.1% | 1 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 39 | CIP 51.2309In Arizona → | 16 | 0.1% | 3 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 40 | CIP 51.2305In Arizona → | 14 | 0.1% | 1 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 41 | CIP 26.0401In Arizona → | 11 | 0.1% | 1 | $35,393 | $19,961 |
| 42 | CIP 26.1001In Arizona → | 11 | 0.1% | 1 | $39,202 | $18,000 |
| 43 | CIP 51.1005In Arizona → | 11 | 0.1% | 2 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 44 | CIP 51.1007In Arizona → | 11 | 0.1% | 1 | $49,401 | $19,848 |
| 45 | CIP 51.0204In Arizona → | 9 | 0.1% | 1 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 46 | CIP 51.3503In Arizona → | 9 | 0.1% | 1 | $20,079 | $8,792 |
| 47 | CIP 51.2300In Arizona → | 8 | 0.1% | 1 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 48 | CIP 51.2301In Arizona → | 7 | 0.1% | 1 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 49 | CIP 51.3603In Arizona → | 7 | 0.1% | 1 | $23,384 | $13,007 |
| 50 | CIP 26.1102In Arizona → | 6 | 0.0% | 1 | $72,338 | $18,500 |
| 51 | CIP 51.0202In Arizona → | 6 | 0.0% | 1 | $24,665 | $22,500 |
| 52 | CIP 51.0802In Arizona → | 6 | 0.0% | 1 | $29,507 | $11,000 |
| 53 | CIP 51.0917In Arizona → | 6 | 0.0% | 1 | $53,520 | $20,250 |
| 54 | CIP 51.2202In Arizona → | 5 | 0.0% | 1 | $36,762 | $25,076 |
| 55 | CIP 51.2310In Arizona → | 4 | 0.0% | 1 | $35,966 | $26,323 |
| 56 | CIP 26.1309In Arizona → | 2 | 0.0% | 1 | $29,460 | $23,480 |
| 57 | CIP 26.1311In Arizona → | 2 | 0.0% | 1 | $29,460 | $23,480 |
| 58 | Gerontologymain feeder CIP 30.1101In Arizona → | 1 | 0.0% | 1 | $37,623 | $25,986 |
Top 25 schools in Arizona
Ranked by graduates per year into this job. Graduate earnings are reported for 28 of the 56 schools in this state.
| # | School | Graduates / yr | Top feeder program | Grad earnings (1 yr) | Grad rate | Net price | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Arizona Tucson, AZ Public · 17 feeder programs | 919 | Public Health, General | $40,005 | 68% | — | 86% |
| 2 | Pima Medical Institute - Tucson Tucson, AZ Private for-profit · 9 feeder programs | 909 | Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | $62,420 | 72% | — | — |
| 3 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ Private not-for-profit · 4 feeder programs | 759 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other | $66,736 | 43% | $21,535 | 79% |
| 4 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ Public · 10 feeder programs | 691 | Public Health, General | $41,561 | 61% | — | 90% |
| 5 | Midwestern University - Glendale Glendale, AZ Private not-for-profit · 8 feeder programs | 621 | Dentistry | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private for-profit · 7 feeder programs | 603 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $30,654 | 65% | $6,964 | — |
| 7 | Carrington College - Phoenix North Phoenix, AZ Private for-profit · 6 feeder programs | 490 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $29,556 | 62% | — | — |
| 8 | Pima Community College Tucson, AZ Public · 11 feeder programs | 478 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $38,681 | 28% | — | — |
| 9 | Phoenix College Phoenix, AZ Public · 8 feeder programs | 447 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $87,436 | 14% | — | — |
| 10 | Mesa Community College Mesa, AZ Public · 4 feeder programs | 436 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $43,174 | 16% | — | — |
| 11 | Bryan University Tempe, AZ Private for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 412 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | — | 41% | $22,877 | — |
| 12 | GateWay Community College - Central City Phoenix, AZ Public · 6 feeder programs | 400 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $63,579 | 55% | — | — |
| 13 | UEI College - Phoenix Phoenix, AZ Private for-profit · 2 feeder programs | 387 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $24,695 | 57% | $32,886 | — |
| 14 | Glendale Community College Glendale, AZ Public · 3 feeder programs | 315 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | — | 16% | — | — |
| 15 | Arizona College - Glendale Glendale, AZ Private for-profit · 4 feeder programs | 313 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $29,388 | 85% | $28,686 | — |
| 16 | Pima Medical Institute - Mesa Mesa, AZ Private for-profit · 6 feeder programs | 296 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $31,915 | 67% | $21,660 | — |
| 17 | Carrington College - Tucson Tucson, AZ Private for-profit · 5 feeder programs | 292 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $29,556 | 66% | $41,198 | — |
| 18 | Paradise Valley Community College Phoenix, AZ Public · 3 feeder programs | 290 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | — | 19% | — | — |
| 19 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ Public · 5 feeder programs | 285 | Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | $37,074 | 0% | — | 67% |
| 20 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Public · 10 feeder programs | 276 | Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | $37,074 | 68% | — | 90% |
| 21 | Pima Medical Institute - East Valley Mesa, AZ Private for-profit · 3 feeder programs | 258 | Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | $25,638 | 76% | $6,667 | — |
| 22 | Carrington College - Mesa Mesa, AZ Private for-profit · 5 feeder programs | 256 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $26,485 | 54% | $48,051 | — |
| 23 | GateWay Community College Phoenix, AZ Public · 8 feeder programs | 198 | Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | $57,315 | 29% | — | — |
| 24 | Rio Salado College Tempe, AZ Public · 5 feeder programs | 170 | Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | — | 9% | — | — |
| 25 | Yavapai College Prescott, AZ Public · 4 feeder programs | 163 | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | $45,773 | 34% | — | — |
All 56 schools in Arizona
Every school in Arizona with a program that feeds this job, ordered by graduates per year. Earnings are shown for the ranked schools above; open a school profile for the rest.
| School | City | Control | Graduates / yr | Feeder programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | Public | 919 | 17 |
| Pima Medical Institute - Tucson | Tucson | Private for-profit | 909 | 9 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix | Private not-for-profit | 759 | 4 |
| Northern Arizona University | Flagstaff | Public | 691 | 10 |
| Midwestern University - Glendale | Glendale | Private not-for-profit | 621 | 8 |
| Pima Medical Institute - Phoenix | Phoenix | Private for-profit | 603 | 7 |
| Carrington College - Phoenix North | Phoenix | Private for-profit | 490 | 6 |
| Pima Community College | Tucson | Public | 478 | 11 |
| Phoenix College | Phoenix | Public | 447 | 8 |
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | Public | 436 | 4 |
| Bryan University | Tempe | Private for-profit | 412 | 3 |
| GateWay Community College - Central City | Phoenix | Public | 400 | 6 |
| UEI College - Phoenix | Phoenix | Private for-profit | 387 | 2 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale | Public | 315 | 3 |
| Arizona College - Glendale | Glendale | Private for-profit | 313 | 4 |
What health specialties teachers, postsecondary earn in Arizona
What people already working in this job earn (BLS OEWS May 2025). Not graduate earnings.
U.S. median $107,310. Arizona pays below the national figure.
1.00× means the state has its expected share of these jobs.
Metro areas in Arizona
Job outlook
Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections, 2024 to 2034.
Growth and openings are national. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish employment projections at state level, so these figures describe the occupation across the whole U.S., not this state alone.
How to get in
The full skills, tools, and day-to-day breakdown lives on the national Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary page.
How to become a Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary
Job zone 5 of 5 · SVP 8.0 and above- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience needed
- Less than 5 years
Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Top skills
The same job in other states
Where else this occupation employs the most people, and what it pays there.
Related careers in Arizona
Every major mapped to this job
The official federal mapping behind the rankings above.
All 25 majors mapped to Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary23 of them graduated someone in the latest IPEDS year. NCES CIP 2020 → SOC 2018 crosswalk.+
- 01.8001Veterinary Medicine
- 01.8101Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences, General
- 01.8102Comparative and Laboratory Animal Medicine
- 01.8103Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- 01.8104Small/Companion Animal Surgery and Medicine
- 01.8105Veterinary Anatomy(no graduates reported)
- 01.8106Veterinary Infectious Diseases
- 01.8107Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology
- 01.8108Veterinary Pathology and Pathobiology
- 01.8109Veterinary Physiology
- 01.8110Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health
- 01.8111Veterinary Toxicology and Pharmacology(no graduates reported)
- 01.8199Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Other
- 01.8301Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- 13.1327Health Occupations Teacher Education
- 26.0401Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
- 26.0403Anatomy
- 26.0404Developmental Biology and Embryology
- 26.0503Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- 26.0913Biomechanics
- 26.0999Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences, Other
- 26.1001Pharmacology
- 26.1002Molecular Pharmacology
- 26.1003Neuropharmacology
- 26.1004Toxicology
Common questions
Answers for people weighing health specialties teachers, postsecondary programs in Arizona.
What degree do you need to become a Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary?+
Doctoral or professional degree is the typical entry-level education BLS reports for this occupation. The most common program people actually graduate from is Medical/Clinical Assistant, which awarded 2,331 degrees in Arizona in 2024-25, 18.5% of everyone graduating from a program that feeds this career.
Which college majors lead to becoming a Health Specialties Teacher, Postsecondary?+
The NCES CIP-to-SOC crosswalk maps 58 programs to this occupation. The largest are Allied Health Diagnostic, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions, Public Health, plus 16 more. Together they graduate about 12,607 people a year in Arizona.
How much do health specialties teachers, postsecondary earn in Arizona?+
The median is $99,000 a year (BLS OEWS May 2025). That is 7.7% below the U.S. median of $107,310. This is pay for people already working in the occupation, not the same thing as graduate earnings one year after finishing a degree.
Is demand for health specialties teachers, postsecondary growing?+
BLS projects a +17.3% change in employment between 2024 and 2034, much faster than average, with roughly 27,400 openings a year nationally once retirements and job changes are counted.
How many schools offer programs for this career in Arizona?+
56 institutions in Arizona reported graduates from at least one of the 58 programs that feed this occupation in IPEDS 2024-25. Rankings on this page use graduates per year, because the federal data publishes no enrollment count by program.
What other job titles do health specialties teachers, postsecondary work under?+
Employers advertise this work under many names. O*NET records Professor, Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor among the most commonly reported, all mapping to SOC 25-1071.
About the data on this page
Rankings use IPEDS completions 2024–25, degrees awarded per year. That is the closest federal measure of how many people a program puts into a career, because no federal dataset publishes enrollment by program. Wages and employment come from BLS OEWS May 2025, growth and openings from BLS Employment Projections 2024-34, and which majors lead to which jobs from the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk. Occupation descriptions, tasks, skills and tools are O*NET 30.3 (CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor/ETA).
BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics
May 2025Wages, employment counts, location quotients and metro breakdowns.
BLS Employment Projections
2024–34Projected growth, annual openings and typical entry-level education.
IPEDS Completions
2024-25 (provisional)Graduates per year by program and institution — the ranking metric.
College Scorecard, Field of Study
2020-21 cohortsMedian graduate earnings one year after completion, and median debt.
Census Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes
latest availableGraduate earnings 1/5/10 years out, where the state participates.
NCES CIP 2020 and the CIP-to-SOC 2018 crosswalk
CIP 2020 / SOC 2018Which college programs officially lead to this occupation.
O*NET Database 30.3
30.3Tasks, skills, knowledge, tools, job zone and alternate job titles.
Official source →CC BY 4.0, U.S. Department of Labor / ETA
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